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title: 'Staff Network Engineer at Archer'
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# Staff Network Engineer at Archer

- **Company:** Archer
- **Location:** San Jose California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7770420003

## Job description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help transform and modernize Archer's enterprise network into a coherent, standards-driven, observable infrastructure. You'll be the technical anchor on a committed team — defining the architectural bar, driving consistency across campuses and sites, and building the automation and observability practices that let the team operate with confidence at scale. This is a tech lead role and  you'll be the person the team looks to for design direction, peer review, and technical mentorship.

## What You'll Do

- Build, maintain, and support Archer's network infrastructure across campus, branch, data center, and SD-WAN cloud environments
- Own and drive network design standards — ensuring new sites are built right and existing sites are brought into conformance
- Lead architecture reviews for significant network changes; serve as the escalation point for complex design and troubleshooting decisions
- Plan, design, and implement LAN/WAN solutions including, NG Firewall (PAN),  SD-WAN (Velocloud and Cisco SDWAN), defining and maintaining golden configurations across the environment
- Align with and contribute to Information Security strategy — including segmentation, zero-trust posture, and compliance requirements (SOX, ISO, and others)
- Design and maintain AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Security Groups) and ensure consistent connectivity with on-prem and Prisma Access
- Drive adoption of network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (Ansible, Python, Terraform)
- Build and own network observability: telemetry, alerting, and dashboards that give the team real signal without alert fatigue
- Support and troubleshoot network issues including after-hours escalations where required
- Research and document vendor and technology comparisons for cost, capability, and fit
- Mentor and elevate the engineers around you — good documentation, good peer reviews, helping the team level up
- Communicate clearly and credibly at all levels of the business

## What You Need

- Minimum 8 years of experience in an enterprise network engineering role supporting complex, multi-site hybrid environments
- Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks — NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access; you've designed and operated these, not just maintained them
- Extensive experience with SD-WAN technologies, including Cisco and Velocloud SD-WAN
- Strong routing and switching fundamentals — BGP, OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN, L2/L3 switching, QoS, DHCP, DNS and spanning tree
- VLAN architecture and L3 segmentation design experience across multi-site environments
- Experience with Cisco, Ubiquiti, and HP/Aruba switching, wireless, and NAC solutions
- AWS networking experience (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, security groups)
- Track record of driving network standards and consistency across a multi-site environment
- Hands-on installation, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
- Ability to multitask and drive large-scale network project deliverables
- Experience introducing network automation (Ansible, Python, or similar) in an environment that had little or none
- Experience with IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible) for network provisioning
- Exposure to network observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, or similar)
- Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate across IT and business teams
- CCNP  or equivalent experience; CCIE or AWS Advanced Networking a plus

## Nice to Have

- Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or compliance-heavy environment

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 - $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's [Candidate Privacy Policy](https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy).

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

## About Archer

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Archer is developing and manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to create a sustainable air taxi service for urban mobility.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ACHR)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Adam Goldstein, Brett Adcock [linkedin.com]

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Airlines and Aviation / eVTOL aircraft manufacturing and operations
- **Target customers**: Airline operators, urban commuters, and corporate partners (B2B and B2C)
- **Mission or purpose**: Advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility by creating a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective electric airline [greenhouse.io]

## Products & Services
- **Midnight eVTOL Aircraft**: A fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to carry passengers with minimal noise, range up to 100 miles at speeds up to 150 mph. Dual-mode capability (VTOL and CTOL) [linkedin.com]
- **Archer Airline Operations**: Vertically integrated airline service intended to operate air taxi flights in cities globally.
- **Archer FBO (Fixed Base Operator)**: Acquired Hawthorne Airport FBO in Los Angeles, offering full airport services [linkedin.com]

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.0 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com]
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $300,000; Total funding raised $2.83 billion (post-IPO equity rounds from Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock; partnerships include United Airlines (200 aircraft order), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (certification program), White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program [linkedin.com]
- **Growth Signals**: 1,158 employees (+44.5% YoY); US operations expected to begin in 2026 under eIPP; expanded flight test program with daily piloted flights; certification progress in UAE; Florida air taxi bill passed [linkedin.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically integrated** – designs, manufactures, and operates its own aircraft and airline, controlling the full stack.
- **Dual-mode aircraft** capable of both vertical and conventional takeoff/landing, increasing operational flexibility.
- **Strong strategic partnerships** with major airlines (United) and automotive OEM (Stellantis) provide capital, manufacturing expertise, and distribution.
- **First-mover status** in eVTOL certification and commercialization in the US and UAE.

## Strategic Focus
- Launch commercial air taxi operations in US cities in 2026 under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
- Achieve type certification with FAA and international regulators (UAE GCAA).
- Expand manufacturing scale with Stellantis partnership and build out vertiport infrastructure.
- Continue aircraft testing and data collection to validate safety and performance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment at the forefront of sustainable aviation and electric transportation.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at San Jose, CA HQ; additional offices in Palo Alto, CA; Salinas, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; and Hampshire, UK. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated.
- **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed; emphasis on engineering innovation, flight test operations, and cross-disciplinary teams (AI, software, hardware, design).
- **Engineering culture**: 704 employees in technical roles (39%); active hiring for backend, AI, embedded, systems engineering, and flight sciences roles. Strong talent poaching from Tesla, Apple, Joby, Boeing, Lockheed Martin [linkedin.com]
- **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 (118 reviews) – Career 3.8, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.4, Work-Life 3.0 [linkedin.com]

## Sources
1. [archer.com](https://www.archer.com)
2. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7625743003)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/flyarcher)

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